Maintenance; Post-Avalanche Check; Storage, Cleaning & Service Life; Transport & Travel - Scott Sports ALPRIDE AIRBAG SYSTEM 1.0 Mode D'emploi

7. MAINTENANCE

7.1. POST-AVALANCHE CHECK

Every use of the SCOTT ALPRIDE AIRBAG SYSTEM can negatively affect the material. Often the damage is not visible
with the naked eye. After a use in an avalanche, contact the authorized SCOTT Dealer where you have bought your SCOTT
ALPRIDE AIRBAG SYSTEM for further inspection.
If you are unable to send the SCOTT ALPRIDE AIRBAG SYSTEM, then following points are recommended to check:
• Check the airbags visually for punctures
• Check the airbag fastening straps for tears
• Check the shoulder, waist and chest straps as well as the seams for tears
• Check all buckles (adjustment buckles at the shoulder straps, waist and chest strap)
• Check buckles as well as leg straps for tears and deformation
7.2. STORAGE, CLEANING & SERVICE LIFE
Storage
Store your SCOTT ALPRIDE AIRBAG SYSTEM in a cool, dry environment. The cartridges can be left attached to the system,
though we recommend detaching them and pulling the trigger handle to release the spring if storing the backpack for a
longtime. For safety reasons, keep the backpack and cartridge out of the reach of children.
SCOTT Sports SA shall not be liable for any damages and losses due to improper storage.
Cleaning
Use only water (no cleaning products!) to clean the backpack. Ensure that the entire product is dry before using it again to
avoid the risk of icing. In case of a dirty inflator, the inflator system must be cleaned properly with a damp soft microfiber
towel.
SCOTT Sports SA shall not be liable for any damages and losses due to improper cleaning.
Disposal
Dispose of the product in domestic waste. Do not mechanically disrupt or incinerate the product. This may lead to potential
hazards.
Service life
The product has a limited life time and should be replaced in case of signs of mechanical wear. It is recommended to regu-
larly control your gear and to replace it at least every five years after first use. The functioning could be reduced due to
mechanical wear or improper use. Dispose of the product if you notice any damage. The SCOTT ALPRIDE AIRBAG
SYSTEM is designed to withstand 20 inflations and 40 practice/test triggers not involving inflation. The cartridges are
designed to have a service life of 10 years as of fabrication date/first use.
7.3. TRANSPORT & TRAVEL
Generally you are allowed to take your airbag on the airplane. The guidelines are outlined in the IATA (International Air
Transport Association) reference guide under dangerous goods table 2.3A. (see www.iata.org).
The IATA guidelines are only a recommendation for airlines. That is why we advise you to inform your airline that
you are transporting an avalanche airbag before starting your trip.
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How to get ready for travelling:
• Unscrew the cartridge and activate the system.
• Screw the cartridges in and fix them with the gripping strap and close the zipper pocket.
• Do not transport the cartridges in an uninstalled position!
• Print the IATA document (table 2.3A)
• Put the IATA document into your airbag backpack and put your airbag backpack into your travel bag.
• Check in your travel bag at your airline check-in or carry on as cabin luggage.
The current transport regulations for cartridges can be found on following website: http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/
dgr/Pages/dgr-guidance.aspx
We strongly recommend that you request the IATA guidelines from your respective service center or that you download
them yourself from our website in order to be able to show them at the ticket counter. We also recommend that you put the
copy of the IATA guidelines along with your cartridge, activation handle and backpack in your luggage.
If you are traveling within the USA you need to comply with FAA rules. When travelling to the United States please pay at-
tention to the latest advice on www.scott-sports.com
SCOTT Sports SA shall not be liable for any damages or losses due to travel difficulties based upon the SCOTT ALPRIDE
AIRBAG System.
ENGLISH -10
Avalanche rescue backpack, one (1) per person, containing a cartridge
of compressed gas in Div. 2.2. May also be equipped with a pyrotechnic
trigger mechanism containing less than 200 mg net of Div. 1.4S. The
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backpack must be packed in such a manner that it cannot be accidentally
activated. The airbags within the backpacks must be fitted with pressure
relief valves.
Small non-flammable gas cartridges, containing carbon dioxide or other
suitable gas in Division 2.2. Up to two (2) small cartridges fitted into a
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self-inflating safety device such as a life-jacket or vest. Not more than one
(1) device per passenger, and up to two (2) spare small cartridges per
passenger.